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==References= | Early diagnosis is important because the late effects of iron accumulation can be wholly prevented by periodic [[Venipuncture|phlebotomies]] (by venesection) comparable in volume to [[blood donation]]s.<ref>[http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemochromatosis/DS00455/DSECTION=7 Hemochromatosis - Treatment]</ref> Treatment is initiated when [[ferritin]] levels reach 300 micrograms per litre (or 200 in nonpregnant [[premenopausal]] women). | ||
Every bag of blood ml) contains 200-250 milligrams of iron. Phlebotomy (or [[bloodletting]]) is usually done at a weekly interval until [[ferritin]] levels are less than 20 nanograms per millilitre. After that, 1-4 donations per year are usually needed to maintain iron balance. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Surgery
Early diagnosis is important because the late effects of iron accumulation can be wholly prevented by periodic phlebotomies (by venesection) comparable in volume to blood donations.[1] Treatment is initiated when ferritin levels reach 300 micrograms per litre (or 200 in nonpregnant premenopausal women).
Every bag of blood ml) contains 200-250 milligrams of iron. Phlebotomy (or bloodletting) is usually done at a weekly interval until ferritin levels are less than 20 nanograms per millilitre. After that, 1-4 donations per year are usually needed to maintain iron balance.